2018 VAUXHALL CASCADA brakes

16In briefAutomatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 144.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 213, 3 246.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 189.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 29, 3 47,
3 55.
● Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 34.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector to
P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.

Driving and operating133Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 134
Control of the vehicle ...............134
Steering ................................... 134
Ground clearance ....................134
Starting and operating ...............135
New vehicle running-in ............135
Ignition switch positions ...........135
Retained power off ..................135
Starting the engine ..................135
Overrun cut-off ........................ 136
Stop-start system ....................136
Parking .................................... 138
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Diesel particle filter ..................140
Catalytic converter ...................141
AdBlue ..................................... 141
Automatic transmission ..............144
Transmission display ...............144
Selector lever .......................... 145
Manual mode ........................... 146
Electronic driving programmes 146
Fault ........................................ 147
Interruption of power supply ....147Manual transmission ..................148
Brakes ........................................ 148
Antilock brake system .............148
Parking brake .......................... 149
Brake assist ............................. 151
Hill start assist ......................... 151
Ride control systems .................151
Traction Control system ..........151
Electronic Stability Control ......152
Interactive driving system ........153
Driver assistance systems .........155
Cruise control .......................... 155
Speed limiter ........................... 157
Forward collision alert .............158
Following distance indication ...160
Parking assist .......................... 161
Side blind spot alert .................168
Rear view camera ...................170
Traffic sign assistant ................172
Lane departure warning ..........175
Fuel ............................................ 176
Fuel for petrol engines .............176
Fuel for diesel engines ............177
Refuelling ................................ 178
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 180
Trailer hitch ................................ 181
General information .................181Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 181
Trailer towing ........................... 181
Towing equipment ...................182

148Driving and operatingManual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary, depress clutch pedal,
press the release button on the
selector lever and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
Upshift indication 3 89.
Brakes
The brake system comprises two independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. Considerably
more force is needed for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 88.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.

Driving and operating151Apply electric parking brake: pull and
hold the switch m for more than
5 seconds. If control indicator m
illuminates, electric parking brake is
applied.
Release electric parking brake: push
and hold the switch m for more than
2 seconds. If control indicator m
extinguishes, electric parking brake is
released.
Control indicator m flashes: electric
parking brake is not fully applied or
released. When continuously
flashing, release electric parking
brake and retry applying.
Brake assist If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended
movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further two seconds.
The brakes release automatically as
soon as the vehicle begins to
accelerate.
The hill start assist is not active during an Autostop.Ride control systems
Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a component of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) 3 152.
TC improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to
spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.

160Driving and operating
When the distance to a preceding
moving vehicle gets too small or when
approaching another vehicle too
rapidly and a collision is imminent, the
collision alert symbol pops-up in the
Driver Information Centre.
Simultaneously a warning chime
sounds. Depress the brake pedal, if it is required by the situation.
Deactivation
The system can be deactivated.
Press V repeatedly until the following
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.General information
9 Warning
Forward collision alert is just a
warning system and does not
apply the brakes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
rapidly, it may not provide you
enough time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full
responsibility for the valid
following distance based on traffic, weather and visibility conditions.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. He shall always be ready to take action and apply the
brakes.
System limitations
The system is designed to warn only for vehicles, but may react also on
other objects.
In the following cases, forward
collision alert may not detect a vehicle
ahead or sensor performance is
limited:
● On winding roads.
● When weather limits visibility, e.g. fog, rain, or snow.
● When the sensor is blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt, or
windscreen damage.
Following distance indication
The following distance indication
displays the distance to a preceding
moving vehicle. The front camera in

186Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................187
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 187
Vehicle storage ........................187
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....188
Vehicle checks ........................... 188
Performing work ......................188
Bonnet ..................................... 188
Engine oil ................................. 189
Engine coolant ......................... 190
Washer fluid ............................ 191
Brakes ..................................... 191
Brake fluid ............................... 192
Vehicle battery ......................... 192
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....193
Wiper blade replacement ........194
Bulb replacement .......................194
Halogen headlights ..................194
Adaptive forward lighting .........196
Fog lights ................................. 197
Front turn signal lights .............198
Tail lights ................................. 199
Side turn signal lights ..............200
Number plate light ...................201Interior lights ............................ 202
Instrument panel illumination ...202
Electrical system ........................202
Fuses ....................................... 202
Engine compartment fuse box . 203
Instrument panel fuse box .......205
Load compartment fuse box ....206
Vehicle tools .............................. 208
Tools ........................................ 208
Wheels and tyres .......................209
Winter tyres ............................. 209
Tyre designations ....................209
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 209
Tyre pressure .......................... 213
Tread depth ............................. 214
Changing tyre and wheel size . 214
Wheel covers ........................... 215
Tyre chains .............................. 215
Tyre repair kit .......................... 215
Wheel changing .......................218
Spare wheel ............................ 221
Jump starting ............................. 224
Towing ....................................... 226
Towing the vehicle ...................226
Towing another vehicle ...........227Appearance care .......................228
Exterior care ............................ 228
Interior care ............................. 230

Vehicle care191
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
after a sudden drop in
temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 232.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.

258IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 187
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive forward lighting ....92,
114, 196
AdBlue .................................. 91, 141
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars ........................................... 87
Airbag deactivation ................61, 88
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 148
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......89
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................228
Armrest ......................................... 53
Armrest storage ........................... 70
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............144Autostop..................................... 136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130
B Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 100 BlueInjection ............................... 141
Bonnet ....................................... 188
Brake and clutch fluid .................232
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 192
Brakes ............................... 148, 191
Breakdown.................................. 226
Bulb replacement ....................... 194
C Capacities .................................. 245
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...214
Charging system .......................... 88
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............123